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that is the front of the law offices here of mayor osby davis. if you look up you can see his name on the big marquis. a great deal of damage done to that front office and investigators were on the scene trying to figure out exactly how that fire started in the first place. crews have spotted the fire here at 1:30 this morning and say when they arrived, there was an intensifier in the waiting room area and smoke filling the entire building. crews tell me they were able to confine the fire to that waiting area but again, there is extensive smoke damage throughout the building. mayor osby davis was here earlier this morning, as his law office burned, as was michael thompson. we talked with him earlier this morning and he tells k.t.v.u. he is devastated by the fire. at this point in time firefighters are saying the fire may have been started intentionally. >> at 1:30 in the morning, if there is, you know, usually business hours, if it is closed like that, that would make it suspicious to us. so that's why we call out an investigator. >> reporter: no
that is the front of the law offices here of mayor osby davis. if you look up you can see his name on the big marquis. a great deal of damage done to that front office and investigators were on the scene trying to figure out exactly how that fire started in the first place. crews have spotted the fire here at 1:30 this morning and say when they arrived, there was an intensifier in the waiting room area and smoke filling the entire building. crews tell me they were able to confine the fire to...
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rob roth looks at proposition 36 that takes aim at california's strict three strikes law. here at san quentin prison. for these inmates it's three strikes and they're in for life. what you're seeing is a weekly group therapy program run by convicts called hope for three strikers. >> after my military stent i started using cocaine and it was all bad after that. >> reporter: these are just a few dozen of the 8,000 california inmates serving life sentences under three strikes a law approved by voters in 1994, but proposition 36 on this november's ballot would modify three strikes. it would require the third strike to be not just for any felony but for a violent or serious crime. if the measure passes some 3,000 three strikers could be released if the judge agrees. one of the odds of mcsween. his strikes one and two are for burglary, the third petty theft. >> i've learned, i want to live my life and i don't want to live it here. i think i have too much to offer to society out there. >> reporter: michael romano is the coauthor of proposition 36. >> there's too many people that
rob roth looks at proposition 36 that takes aim at california's strict three strikes law. here at san quentin prison. for these inmates it's three strikes and they're in for life. what you're seeing is a weekly group therapy program run by convicts called hope for three strikers. >> after my military stent i started using cocaine and it was all bad after that. >> reporter: these are just a few dozen of the 8,000 california inmates serving life sentences under three strikes a law...
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in 1933, marshall received his law degree. his naacp, he fought for the civil rights of black americans. but what marked his time in history was the 1954 landmark case brown versus board of education. the supreme court struck down the separate but equal doctrine opening the way for integration of schools. but president eisenhower still called for patient on the issue of integration. >> i personally believe if you try to go too far too fast in laws in this delegate field, that has involved the emotions of so many millions of americans you're making a mistake. >> thurgood marshal representing one of the rebuffed students said they have been patient enough. >> maybe you can override prejudice overnight. but the emancipation proclamation was issued in 1863. 90 odd years ago. i believe in gradualism. i also believe that 90 odd years is pretty gradual. >> reporter: lindon johnson named marshall to the supreme court of the u.s. this great grandson of slaves became the first black man to serve in the nation's highest court. now at age
in 1933, marshall received his law degree. his naacp, he fought for the civil rights of black americans. but what marked his time in history was the 1954 landmark case brown versus board of education. the supreme court struck down the separate but equal doctrine opening the way for integration of schools. but president eisenhower still called for patient on the issue of integration. >> i personally believe if you try to go too far too fast in laws in this delegate field, that has involved...
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they are asking them to rule the law unconstitutional. governor brown signed the law and it is scheduled to go in effect january 1st. >>> they are talking about suzy the dog. she ran out in front of a car, he slammed on his breaks thinking he avoided hitting her and somebody flagged him down saying there is a dog sticking out the grill of your car. animal control officers came, pulled her out of the grill, she was in shock but alive. that is when susie's story came to the news. >> i have no idea how she made it without getting killed. it is just amazing. >> yes, it is amazing, she survived, she only had a concussion and a chipped tooth and now they call her the miracle dog. >> that is quite a story. 5:17 is the time. we have a look at traffic, here is more. >>> dave, pam, we are off to a decent start. in the 4:30 hour, things have started. this is a look at 880 westbound and traffic is moving along well heading out to the toll plaza which light. -- which is light. 280 all the way up to the 880 split, no problems on the drive heading to th
they are asking them to rule the law unconstitutional. governor brown signed the law and it is scheduled to go in effect january 1st. >>> they are talking about suzy the dog. she ran out in front of a car, he slammed on his breaks thinking he avoided hitting her and somebody flagged him down saying there is a dog sticking out the grill of your car. animal control officers came, pulled her out of the grill, she was in shock but alive. that is when susie's story came to the news....
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the measure becomes law on january 1st but will be delayed until the secretary of state sets up a statewide voter date database and that could take a year or longer. >> state officials confirm two people in california got ill in connection with a salmonella outbreak linked to peanut mutter lived to trader joes. they linked 29 cases to creamy salted valencia peanut butter. sold there. today the manufacturer of that peanut butter said it's recalling dozens of other butters. for a list of those items just go to the website and click on hot topics. >> a few tears may be shed in san francisco tonight. the purple onion is closing. its been a landmark on columbus avenue in north beach. it first rope are opened in 1953 and some of the bingest names in comedy and music have preformed there including woody allen, richard pryor and robin williams. the owner said that they may live on. >> we will start organizing some kind of purple onion, the same thing we do in a different venue. >> it lost it's lease after the building had been sold. a cafe, restaurant and barber shop are also shutting. >> new bay a
the measure becomes law on january 1st but will be delayed until the secretary of state sets up a statewide voter date database and that could take a year or longer. >> state officials confirm two people in california got ill in connection with a salmonella outbreak linked to peanut mutter lived to trader joes. they linked 29 cases to creamy salted valencia peanut butter. sold there. today the manufacturer of that peanut butter said it's recalling dozens of other butters. for a list of...
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authorities in vallejo are getting help from the fbi and the atf to investigate that fire at the private law office of the vallejo mayor. they have called the fire an act of terrorism because davis is a high profile figure. the fire broke out around 1:30 yesterday morning. the office suffered significant damage and many of his client records were destroyed. >> happening now the 30th yearly oracle open world user conference getting started. 50,000 people are registered to attend. the areaa hound howard street is expected to be blocked and driver also likely experience delays. ceo larry ellison is scheduled to give the key note address this evening. it's expected to be a economic shot in the arm for city hotels, restaurants, cabs and retailers. >> really huge impact to the city. i think it brings a lot of revenue and we are lucky to have it. >> reporter: they are also expected to announce a mapping deal with nokia. open world runs through october 4th. > a air quality is forecast to be unhealthy for a third day in a row in the bay area leading officials to declare at spare the area alert for to
authorities in vallejo are getting help from the fbi and the atf to investigate that fire at the private law office of the vallejo mayor. they have called the fire an act of terrorism because davis is a high profile figure. the fire broke out around 1:30 yesterday morning. the office suffered significant damage and many of his client records were destroyed. >> happening now the 30th yearly oracle open world user conference getting started. 50,000 people are registered to attend. the areaa...
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law enforcement officials believe more marijuana is being grown on private property. >>> in just a few hours a meet willing be held at a san mateo elementary school where a nine- year-old girl was abducted from a restroom and molested. alex savidge is there at park side elementary where the school is on high alert this morning. >> reporter: even though a man has been arrested in connection with this brazen crime, parents here are still worried. that is why san mateo police and the superintendent will be holding a meeting for parents here at park side elementary school to talk about this kidnapping. nay will also discuss possible changes to the policy. it was last friday when a nine- year-old girl was kidnapped from a stranger at a nearby bathroom. prosecutors filed charges against 25-year-old bradley mrozak of san francisco. he groped that girl inside the bathroom and put his hand over her mouth and carried her off campus. we were able to talk to the man who's daughter is friends with the victim. >> they all worry about each other so yeah they look up to each other. yet when you go hom
law enforcement officials believe more marijuana is being grown on private property. >>> in just a few hours a meet willing be held at a san mateo elementary school where a nine- year-old girl was abducted from a restroom and molested. alex savidge is there at park side elementary where the school is on high alert this morning. >> reporter: even though a man has been arrested in connection with this brazen crime, parents here are still worried. that is why san mateo police and...
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some ved federal law by claiming to cure diabetes or cancer. one submitted a college term paper as proof of its claims. >>> for the fourth year in a row, the birthrate is down. but this -- might not be a bad sign. the government said there was a 1% decline births in 20101 -- 2011. but in recent years, the decline came in at 2% or 3%. experts say this could be a sign that people are more confident in the economy and are ready to grow their family. >>> 7:25. well, oraw kell's world conference continues today at the moscone center. but the big event is appreciation night on treasure island. last night, crews -- crews were out there testing all of the lights for the concert. pearl jam is the headliner, the kings of leon and "x" will be featured. if you want to be at this concert, you will have to have an approved wristband from the openworld event. >>> let's check in with sal. how is 101? >> 101 at 880, it's very slow. there is a crash up the road. i want to show you what that is doing to 101 -- 101. they opened up the lanes and now the traffic all
some ved federal law by claiming to cure diabetes or cancer. one submitted a college term paper as proof of its claims. >>> for the fourth year in a row, the birthrate is down. but this -- might not be a bad sign. the government said there was a 1% decline births in 20101 -- 2011. but in recent years, the decline came in at 2% or 3%. experts say this could be a sign that people are more confident in the economy and are ready to grow their family. >>> 7:25. well, oraw kell's...
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state law doesn't require monitored fire alarms and even sprinklers. monitored fire alarms can electronically notify authorities of fire if no ones is on -- if no one is on campus. >>> a richmond police officer was arrested in connection with a domestic violence incidents -- incy dense. a -- incy incident. -- in an incy incident. >>> 700 workers -- incident. >>> 700 workers are being laid off. the company blames declining sales. employees say the plant holds a special place in their hearts. >> been there since '47. i started in '726789 it's been a long -- '72. it's been a long-time fixture here. so it will be hard. >> the soupmaker has facilities in dixon and stockton. >>> two east bay lawmakers are calling for a state oversight hearing on the chevron refinery fire in richmond. last month's fire sent thousands to hospitals for treatments. assemblyman nancy skinner and hancock says more needs to be done to make sure it doesn't happen again. >>> in election news, a presidential candidate campaigns here tonight. comedian roseanne barr will be talking abou
state law doesn't require monitored fire alarms and even sprinklers. monitored fire alarms can electronically notify authorities of fire if no ones is on -- if no one is on campus. >>> a richmond police officer was arrested in connection with a domestic violence incidents -- incy dense. a -- incy incident. -- in an incy incident. >>> 700 workers -- incident. >>> 700 workers are being laid off. the company blames declining sales. employees say the plant holds a special...
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laws. reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu -- alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> governor brown has just signed a controversial bill involving gay teens. california will become the first state in the nation to ban therapy who tries to turn gay or lesbian teens. those who oppose the bill say this perppy could put you at higher risk of depression or suicide. >>> and a new law signed by governor jerry brown may reduce life sentences for hundreds of inmates. the bill applies to those convicted of murder. in an inmate has served at least 15 years, shows remorse, and is taking steps toward rehabilitation, a judge may reduce a life sentence of life without the possibility of parole. >>> an american airlines flight made an emergency landing yesterday in new york after believe it or not, a row of seats. according to an exclusive report by "the new york post" the plane heading from miami to boston had to be diverted. reportedly, no one was seriously hurt. >>> also, the plane c
laws. reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu -- alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> governor brown has just signed a controversial bill involving gay teens. california will become the first state in the nation to ban therapy who tries to turn gay or lesbian teens. those who oppose the bill say this perppy could put you at higher risk of depression or suicide. >>> and a new law signed by governor jerry brown may reduce life sentences for hundreds of...